Dr. Greg Upton
Interim Director, Energy Institute
Director of Research, Development & Demonstration
A key function of this core area is to lead and coordinate LSU’s campus-wide efforts related to demonstration-scale energy projects. These projects serve as an important bridge between research and real-world application, allowing new technologies, systems, and approaches to be tested, evaluated, and refined under practical conditions. By convening faculty, students, industry partners, and public agencies, the Energy Institute seeks to position LSU as a hub for applied energy demonstration and learning. LSU faculty organizing large multi-disciplinary externally funded research proposals can also seek assistance from the Energy Institute for convening meetings and other support.
The RD&D core area is also responsible for documenting and organizing the substantial body of historical research conducted by CES, the Louisiana Geological Survey, and affiliated units and faculty. Preserving and synthesizing this work ensures that past research continues to inform current analysis and future project development.
In addition, the RD&D core provides direction and oversight for research activities within the Energy Institute, with an emphasis on rigor, relevance, and transparency. Research outputs include both peer-reviewed scholarly publications and white papers intended for broader audiences, supporting informed decision-making across Louisiana’s energy sector and beyond.
The RD&D core area is also responsible for documenting and organizing the substantial body of historical research conducted by CES, the Louisiana Geological Survey, and affiliated units and faculty. Preserving and synthesizing this work ensures that past research continues to inform current analysis and future project development.
In addition, the RD&D core provides direction and oversight for research activities within the Energy Institute, with an emphasis on rigor, relevance, and transparency. Research outputs include both peer-reviewed scholarly publications and white papers intended for broader audiences, supporting informed decision-making across Louisiana’s energy sector and beyond.
